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All over the city, there are scores of hostels offering cheapish accommodation for the backpacker. They are always busy so it’s best to book in advance if possible. For information and prices check out www.dublinhostel.com.

Some of the best include Litton Lane, a converted recording studio where both U2 and Sinead O’Connor once laid tracks; Barnacles Temple Bar House, which as the name suggests is located in Temple Bar and has a mad reputation; for history buffs and alcoholics the Brewery Inn next to the Guinness Storehouse could be a good option or for something equally hectic there’s the Four Courts Hostel on the quays.

Other accommodation options include hotels and self-catering apartments. The best self-catering options can be found at www.staydublin.com or head to Trinity College and check out the accommodation board for student shares. Another good place to look is www.daft.ie which offers lots of different options all over the city.

If your budget permits and you fancy the luxury of a hotel, the best place to look is www.visitdublin.ie. Average rate for a three star hotel is €150 per night. Guesthouses are also an option and again www.visitdublin.ie will list lots of options.

If you are planning a longer stay in Dublin and want to find a flat, again www.daft.ie is the best place to look. The web-site is easy to navigate and lists accommodation options according to Dublin postcode areas.

Dublin 1 and 2 are city centre; Dublin 1 is north-side, tends to cheaper but a bit rougher while Dublin 2 is south-side and tends to be more expensive. The most economical places are Dublin 8 (Kilmainham, Inchicore and Dolphin’s Barn), Dublin 6 (Rathmines, popular with students) and Dublin 7 (Cabra, Stonnybatter).

As in most cities, the most cost-effective places are those a little outside the city centre but on a central public transport route.

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